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Parsley

Parsley has a 99% germination rate, making it an easy plant to grow if you treat it kindly! Plant the seeds directly into your final pot: parsley has a long trap root and is difficult to transplant.

  • Seeds will germinate within 14 days of planting.

  • Parsley grows best in full sunlight: Turn the pot every few days to prevent the plants from leaning.

  • Water parsley regularly to keep the soil moist, and empty the base tray so the roots don't sit in water.

  • Because parsley has such a high success rate, you may have to thin the seedlings out. Do this by clipping the plant down to the roots - that way it won't damage the roots of surrounding plant!

  • Harvest the parsley by trimming the leaves.

Container recommendation: Use any kind of deep container, providing it has several drainage holes on the bottom, with a dish to catch excess water.

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